Free Admission to Aerospace Discovery for Military Families this Summer

Lakeland, FL (May 16,2018) – Aerospace Discovery at the Florida Air Museum is pleased to announce its participation in Blue Star Museums, a program which provides free admission to our nation’s active-duty military personnel this summer—Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day 2018. Eligible participants can find the list of participating museums at arts.gov/bluestarmuseums.

Aerospace Center for Excellence Executive Director, Robb Williams was pleased with the announcement, noting that “Aerospace Discovery is excited to provide this benefit to not only the men and women who defend our nation, but also the families who demonstrate resilience and strength through continuous personal sacrifice.” Among the one-of-a-kind exhibits at Aerospace Discovery are military aircraft and memorabilia, including a Grumman F-14 Tomcat and a special exhibition from the Florida Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association.

Blue Star Museums is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in collaboration with Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and more than 2,000 museums nationwide, including children’s museums, fine art museums, history and science museums, zoos, and nature centers.

“Blue Star Museums represents an exciting opportunity for military families to learn and have fun together,” said A.T. Johnston, deputy assistant secretary of defense for Military Community and Family Policy. “The Defense Department congratulates Blue Star Families and the National Endowment for the Arts on nine years of service to the military community, and offers our sincere gratitude to the more than 2,000 museums across the country for opening your doors through this wonderful program. Your patriotism and generosity have enriched the lives and experiences of our military families.”

The free admission program is available for those currently serving in the United States Military—Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard as well as Active Duty and Reservists, National Guardsman (regardless of status), U.S. Public Health Commissioned Corps, NOAA Commissioned Corps, and up to five family members. Qualified members must show a Geneva Convention common access card (CAC), DD Form 1173 ID card (dependent ID), or a DD Form 1173-1 ID card for entrance into a participating Blue Star Museum.

Keep up with news about Blue Star Museums and Aerospace Discovery this summer by following @AerospaceCenterforExcellence on Facebook and #bluestarmuseums on Twitter and Instagram. You can also follow @NEAarts and @BlueStarFamily on Twitter, and National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families on Facebook.